12 Companies in Freiburg

SolarSpring GmbH Membrane Solutions, founded in 2009 in Freiburg, Germany, emerged from Fraunhofer ISE and specialises in membrane distillation for water treatment and drinking water production. The company supplies membrane distillation technology where conventional wastewater treatment reaches its limits or process liquid disposal is not financially viable, and solar-powered purification systems for water sources outside conventional infrastructure. Systems are manufactured in-house at the Solar House in Freiburg. The team includes six engineers, most with the company since its founding, and numerous membrane distillation and filtration installations have been completed worldwide. Collaborations with local and regional suppliers support the company's operations. It received the Land der Ideen prize in 2012 and the Technology Transfer Award from TU Chemnitz in 2014.

PPT GmbH & Co. KG, based in Freiburg, Germany, and founded in 2012, develops force measurement devices, torque measurement devices, pressure and tensile testing systems, torque testing systems, and associated software. Its accessory range includes pressure plates, tensile hooks, textile clamps, screw clamping tools, and pressure sensors. Operating under the ISO 9001 quality standard, the company assures quality of individual components, materials, and finished testing products from the factory floor through the development laboratory to industrial applications. The Mecmesin brand traces its origins to 1977, when engineer Jim Oakley founded the company; it remains privately held, based in Slinfold, West Sussex, UK, and has expanded globally with branches in the USA, China, Thailand, and Germany.

HEB Hydraulik-Elementebau GmbH is a German manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders based in Freiburg, established in 1980. The company develops and produces cylinders in numerous designs, including round cylinders, block cylinders, flange cylinders, screw-in cylinders and standard cylinders. Its portfolio also covers sliding units, locks, displacement measuring cylinders and rotary drives. Development and manufacturing are carried out in-house, allowing cylinder variants to be configured for different applications. The company operates in the fluid technology sector and employs between 50 and 99 people.

The Ingredients Experts is a German supplier of food raw materials founded in 1995 and headquartered in Freiburg. The company serves the food and beverage industry with natural flavours, functional ingredients and sustainable raw materials, drawing on a global network of manufacturers. It develops customised ingredient solutions for new product lines and supply chain optimisation, and provides consulting and tailored concepts. Quality is certified to ISO and HACCP standards. The business operates as a producer, service provider, distributor and wholesaler, and employs between 10 and 19 people. Sustainability and quality are central to its operations.

Grieshaber Ideen aus Draht und Stahl GmbH is a specialist in wire and steel processing based in Freiburg, Germany, with manufacturing roots dating to 1968. The company produces items for post offices, offices, shop fitting and industry, emphasizing durability, quality and precision. It handles custom-made products with flexibility across small and large series, serving long-standing industrial partners as a supplier of special parts. Surface finishing includes galvanization and powder coatings for long product lifespan. The company also offers capacitor discharge (CD) welding, which joins materials in 8 to 25 milliseconds without distortion and suits highly conductive materials.

PRONOL GmbH Ölunfall-Vorsorge is a family-run German company founded in 1980 and based in Freiburg im Breisgau, with 5 to 9 employees. Originally named Pronol Schmierstoff GmbH, it distributed oils and fats in southern Baden-Württemberg from 1964 to 1986. In 1986 it introduced nonwoven binders and began developing and producing its own oil spill prevention systems. Lubricant distribution was discontinued in 1993 in favor of oil spill prevention. Sales expanded across Germany and neighboring countries, and the company continues to develop products for environmental and health protection.

Rey GmbH, part of Rey Technology, is based in Freiburg, Germany, and has operated since 1982 as a family-owned business. The company plans and implements customized solutions for automation, digitalization and IT, serving industrial manufacturing companies that seek to replace manual, repetitive or risky work processes with machine and system solutions. Its services include planning mandates for tenders, risk analysis, detailed planning, electrical schematics using EPLAN P8, manufacturing of control and switch cabinets, PLC software engineering, control system software engineering, process optimization and digitalization, and 24/7 service. Projects are taken on and driven through to lasting solutions, with the aim of optimized workflows, lower process costs and higher value creation.

SBS GmbH, trading as SERVICEBOT.SOLUTIONS, is a Freiburg, Germany-based provider founded in 2023 that supplies service robots together with custom-developed, GDPR-compliant software. The company advises on selecting transport, cleaning, reception and other service robots, and develops software installed on each unit to match specific operational workflows, favouring individual configurations over standard setups. It supports clients from consulting and purchase or leasing through installation, commissioning and integration, and also handles maintenance and repairs. A 24-hour exchange guarantee and partnerships with established manufacturers add operational reliability. Applications span gastronomy, hospitality, care, healthcare, logistics, industry, trade and reception areas.

ELTAS CONSULTING is a German production company established in 1985 and located in Freiburg. It develops, builds and integrates tailor-made test systems for mechatronic specimens and system units used in manufacturing, research and development. The portfolio covers functional testing and in-circuit testing of electronic circuit boards and complete assemblies, with hardware and software that customers can co-design around their specific application needs. Systems are built on a transparent, modular architecture so that later testing and inspection requirements can be implemented quickly and economically. Independently developed test platforms are supplemented with selected supplier components. The firm has been active in tester technology since 1986 and offers independent consulting on testing, software and hardware through an experienced project team.

Optik Krombach Freiburg GmbH is a medium-sized manufacturer of industrial precision optics based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 1987. Its products serve laser technology, measurement and control technology, aerospace, medical technology, image processing, research and the semiconductor industry. The company produces custom-designed optics to specification as well as stock items, with minor dimensional changes deliverable within days. Materials processed include optical glass, technical glass such as borosilicate and float glass, quartz glass, glass ceramics including Zerodur, color filter glasses and sapphire. The range covers mirrors, filters, neutral density filters, wedge windows, optical windows, plan parallel plates, prisms and beam splitter plates.

KERSTEN ELEKTROSTATIK GMBH, established in 1971 and located in Freiburg, Germany, manufactures and wholesales electrostatic charging and discharging equipment. The company has operated as a global system supplier for more than 45 years, serving a range of industrial sectors. Its products are built around a proprietary direct current process and are produced in-house. The systems are designed for scalability and straightforward integration into production environments, with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. KERSTEN positions its equipment for both current and future manufacturing processes, combining technical precision with simple application.

Hipp Endoskop Service GmbH is a Freiburg, Germany-based manufacturer and service provider established in July 1996 by Alexander and Frank Hipp. The company concentrates on developing, producing and repairing industrial boroscopes, with rigid industrial endoscopes built to withstand demanding industrial environments. Its repair operations cover rigid endoscopes and ureterorenoscopes. The accessory range includes camera systems, light source-camera combinations, multifunction video systems with integrated monitors, stationary and mobile light sources, and cold light cables. Used endoscopes from brands such as Storz, Wolf, Stryker, Olympus, Dyonics and Arthrex are also offered. The firm operates as a family business with a workforce of 20 to 49 employees.